After COE, steps for visa

I arrived in Japan and started applying for my spouse visa in Jul. Just received my COE. What do I have to do next to obtain my visa? Anyone who can advise on how long further this takes? Do I have to leave Japan to do this?

I arrived in Japan and strted applying for my spouse visa in Jul.

A visa is a document to enter Japan. If you are already in Japan, then you don't need to apply for a "visa" but for a "change of status of residence". Ask the immigration bureau whether that is possible. If not, you have to leave Japan and apply for a spouse visa at an embassy or consulate outside of Japan.

In either case, that process usually takes only a few days to two weeks if you already have your COE.

Thank you! So I should go to immigration to ask if possible to change my current visitor status to residence as a spouse?

Yes

You went to the Immigration office in July in order to start the process, is that right? It is Immigration that is in charge of the entire visa process if you are in Japan, so go and see them- they are the experts.

Thanks for the advises. Will go to immigration to check out with them.